Dark Rome: Ghosts, Legends, and Urban Myths

Uncover Rome’s eerie secrets with a ghost tour blending history, humor, and horror. Explore urban legends and dark tales. Tip-based adventure awaits.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castel Sant’Angelo - Originally constructed as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome later became a fortress, papal residence, and prison. Its impressive cylindrical design and the rooftop statue of the Archangel Michael make it one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks along the Tiber River.
  • St. Angelo Bridge - Ponte Sant’Angelo…
What's Included
  • Walking tour
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Haunted places
  • Urban legends and ghost stories
What's Not Included
  • Tips. It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
Additional Information

Join us for an intriguing journey through Rome’s most mysterious corners. Discover haunted streets, sites of executions, and urban legends — all supported by historical facts and enhanced with dark humor.
You’ll uncover stories about:

  • The kind-hearted executioner who turned to writing
  • Online communities dedicated to exorcism
  • History’s most…
Location
Lungotevere Castello, 50
Lungotevere Castello
The meeting point is right in front of the Castle Sant'Angelo entrance, by the bridge Sant'Angelo. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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523kitrinaw
Nov 21, 2025
Ghost tour! - Our guide was so knowledgeable. This was a great tour even in the rain. It was so spooky and fun. We visited several sites and was given a wonderful overview of the world BC. He also presented photos to give us some more graphic idea of the times in the circumstances. Excellent.
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Enchantedworld
Nov 18, 2025
Ghost tour - Really enjoyed this tour which gave an alternative look at Rome, focusing on the darker side of the Vatican and the history of executions. Ivan was enthusiastic and kept us captivated with his stories. Well worth doing.
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Resort51005841531
Nov 15, 2025
Can be recommended - Feel entertained and Ivan was a good narrator Many good historical facts Got a good insight into how Rome has been during the period the tour covered
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Z9808udchrisc
Nov 15, 2025
Fun tour - Ivan was a wonderful tour guide. The tour was fun and informative. We got to see parts of Rome we had not seen and his story telling was super engaging.
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T2491bxerikao
Nov 9, 2025
Fun, dark history! - What a fun tour! Ivan was amazing, he had the whole group intrigued and laughing the whole time. He is very knowledgeable about the area, and I'll be sharing the wild stories he shared back home!
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123lizzieh
Nov 3, 2025
Great experience! - Ivan was fantastic, both entertaining and informative. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun, lowkey way to spend an evening in Rome.
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469tyral
Nov 2, 2025
Ivan’s ghost tour - Our tour guide Ivan was very entertaining and told us very interesting stories about scary legends in Rome. Highly recommend!
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Lien
Nov 1, 2025
Fantastic guide. Very informative. - Very good information and communication. Sent reminders to confirm number in party. Meeting point exactly where it’s noted in the posting. We didn’t finish the tour (not to my fault), but it was really interesting the parts we were there for. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the macabre and getting back at this that have abused you!
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Aline_p
Nov 4, 2025
Rome in a different way. - The experience was great, with very interesting information. The guide very prepared. Just difficult to move between the many cars and pedestrians.
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Global568553
Oct 30, 2025
Experience was given in a boring monologue of historical facts - Boring history lesson with no spooky bits. Experience was orated in a boring monologue of historical facts. No atmosphere at all and very boring
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).